2013 RUB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6140 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.5630 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5879 ETB

2013 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.6140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.5630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6052 to the December average rate of 0.5813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6140 was up 2.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,070 ETB

2012 Average 2,862 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 2,815 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.63 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6134

0.5664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5963, compared to 0.5794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0318 ETB (High: 0.5960 / Low: 0.5642). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 ETB (High: 0.5735 / Low: 0.5672).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6095) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0273 (+4.68%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6095

2012 Avg (February) 0.5822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6098	0.5984	0.6052
February	0.6140	0.6029	0.6095
March	0.6040	0.5897	0.5988
April	0.6002	0.5838	0.5912
May	0.5998	0.5863	0.5948
June	0.5887	0.5692	0.5785
July	0.5804	0.5630	0.5726
August	0.5735	0.5672	0.5703
September	0.5960	0.5642	0.5798
October	0.5978	0.5839	0.5908
November	0.5880	0.5748	0.5815
December	0.5904	0.5733	0.5813